Recruitment Consultant - Accountancy & Finance

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors. We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career. Pay Range Up to £36,000 plus uncapped bonus Job Description Join Reed – a powerhouse in Finance & Accountancy recruitment Location: Plymouth PL1 2EX Salary: Up to £36,000 for finance recruitment experience plus uncapped bonus Reed’s Plymouth office is looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of an established Finance & Accountancy desk, recruiting across Devon and Cornwall. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a well‑known local desk with genuine growth potential, supported by a high‑performing, hands‑on manager and a collaborative, award‑winning team. Whether you’re a generalist recruiter ready to specialise or an ambitious sales professional motivated by proactive business development and long‑term client relationships, this role offers scope, support and serious earning potential. Why join our Plymouth team? Be part of a winning culture – our Plymouth team earned tickets to see Taylor Swift at Wembley last summer for high performance Established local reputation – a long‑standing Plymouth business with a strong and trusted client base Warm desk with headroom – take over an established desk with the potential to grow into a high-performing desk Regional incentives – structured new‑starter incentives to help you hit key milestones Coaching that makes a difference – hands‑on support from a high‑billing manager and regional finance experts Cohort support – group sessions and activities designed specifically for new starters Hybrid working – flexibility for experienced hires, with a welcoming office culture if you enjoy being in the team environment The role: As a Recruitment Consultant within Reed’s Finance & Accountancy practice, you’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle while developing long‑term partnerships with clients across Devon and Cornwall. Your responsibilities will include: Proactive business development Making energetic outbound calls, identifying new opportunities and attending networking events to grow your client portfolio Client engagement Visiting clients on‑site across Devon and Cornwall to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions Relationship management Providing outstanding service to both candidates and clients throughout the recruitment journey Performance delivery Working towards targets and KPIs, tracking your progress and celebrating success What you’ll bring: Recruitment or sales experience with a strong commercial mindset A proactive, resilient attitude and determination to succeed Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Financial motivation and ambition, driven by uncapped commission Strong relationship‑building and negotiation skills Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle – essential for regular client visits What Reed offers in return: Uncapped earning potential with clear, transparent bonuses paid every four weeks Structured career progression, with regular promotions and salary increases Luxury incentives including high‑spec cars and exclusive holidays for top performers International and UK incentive trips to reward exceptional performance Generous sabbaticals from five years’ service Inclusive, supportive culture that genuinely values diversity, equality and wellbeing Purpose‑driven work – helping people and businesses thrive through meaningful employment Ready to take the next step? Join Reed and be part of a business that believes in developing careers, rewarding success and improving lives through work. Feel what it’s like to truly belong… All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We’re never afraid to ask, “What’s next?” Inspiration comes from knowing the work you do really matters and, as trailblazers in our field, the value of what we do every day is obvious. We are a family business with a rich history and a purpose of improving lives through work, for people and organisations worldwide. Our inclusive and collaborative approach, combined with an unwavering belief in our long-standing core values, means that we genuinely trust and work hard for each other. We have built a dynamic culture where individual achievement is celebrated and succeeding as a team is revered. A supportive environment, where careers are developed and futures are forged. Feel what it’s like to truly belong. Our story In the early 1960s, Reed pioneered specialist recruitment in the UK. Seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, USA, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work.